16 May 1958
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1958
Page
1
A short literary note lists the phrase To Be of Lions and its variations, signaling a stylistic or thematic exploration likely in a play or poem context. The fragment hints at a title or chant echoing dramatic motive without fuller context.
The notable leader is celebrated by Lordsburg residents for guiding students and aiding school staff. He has assisted administrators and conducted workshops, earning respect from teachers and officials across the state.
The Laureate Evening at Lordsburg High auditorium Sunday evening will proceed with Rev. BR Williams unable to attend due to illness. Jauncey, a scientist at Proving Grounds, is listed as speaker in the program.
Funeral services for Charles Yarbrough of Animas were held at Heather Chapel with the Rev officiating. He was born November 19 1880 in Frio County came to New Mexico in 1884 and Texas in 1889. He lived in Grant and surrounding counties and died last Thursday. Survivors include wife Delia McLean and many grandchildren. Burial and arrangements by Heather Mortuary.
Homemakers College returns June 2 to 5 at State College with New Mexico A M College hosting. The event invites all New Mexico homemakers regardless of residence or affiliation and offers diverse classes and a dental survey by the Public Health Department. Registration for Hidalgo County is 10 30 a m June 2 in Milton Hall main lounge.
The Lordsburg junior high band performed four concerts at Animas on Wednesday. Miriam Lehman delivered a baritone horn solo with piano accompaniment by Jackie Galusha. Sponsors included Mrs. Harber Heather, Mrs. Harry Chase, Arnold Nard, and band director Rogert Brandt.
The Willcox ninth annual junior rodeo will be held Saturday and Sunday May 17 and 18 in the Sheriff s Posse arena on the west side. Arizona and New Mexico junior cowboys will compete in broncs bulls steers and for the all round cowboy title. Other events include team tying ribbon roping calf roping father son team tying and barrel races. AJRA approved.
Dr H M Kelly schedules rabies shots for dogs and cats in Lordsburg on Saturday morning May 24. Special rates apply and the rabies tag is required. untagged animals will be destroyed. Officials urge vaccination to prevent rabies this summer. next Libero edition promises full time, place, and cost details.
The Lordsburg Schools hold a music festival tonight in the Central School Gym. About 150 students from Junior Band Beginning Band 6th- Grade Glee Club Junior High Mix Chorus and Junior High Triple T will perform under instructors Mrs Tummins and Roger Brandt. Adults pay 25 cents. students and children free.
The State Highway Department refused to pay Santa Fe contractor Jack Adams Construction Co the final 91 970 for US 70 80 work through Lordsburg after it failed to meet construction requirements. Material tests now differ from those at construction time, puzzling the department and the BPA. Highway Engineer Lawrence Wilson spoke last week.
City Council recessed to review the current budget noting overestimated revenues and plans to balance. They hired Ferguson Engineering Co of Phoenix for services and appointed Dick Rice Jr as pool manager and lifeguard for this summer with a May 30 opening tentative. Harold Bishop was reappointed Fire Chief and Inspector of the Volunteer Fire Department.
Official canvass by the Hidalgo County Commissioners reports 1221 Democratic and 52 Republican votes cast in the primary. Results include Judge H Vearle Payne reelected 868 to 388, Hugh Pace defeating Leslie Harvell for Sheriff 616 to 532, and Albert Hill winning District 2 Commissioner 447 to GBT 447 Garland Johnson over W I Walter in District 3 659 to 459. Other races list Ada Jo Kerr 748 to 403 for County Superintendent and several statewide and county offices with near-unanimous figures.
The Lordsburg Ground Observer Corps holds its regular monthly meeting Friday May 23 at 7 30 pm in City Hall. Albert Carter from the Air Force Filter Center in Tucson will present a film titled Dew Line and outline future civilian defense requests.
The American Legion Robert Swan Unit No. 20 plans a poppy sale on May 24 with a Friday night house to house canvas May 23. Poppy chairman Mrs. Elmer Jeanes highlights urgent funds for veterans and families and notes proceeds support welfare and hospital work. The top seller earns a $2.50 prize. junior helpers vie for Poppy Queen and King.
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